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BTW: Is this "surge" going to lead to peace, democracy and stability?

Bowser — 2/19/2007 1:47:34 AM (archived)

If so, why not years ago?

And If not, why do it?

Arf

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The whole thread (11 posts)

Attacks in Baghdad down by 80% - gbaikie - 2/18/2007 1:06:34 AM
- Baghdad car bombs leave 60 dead - Eric - 2/18/2007 6:53:44 PM
- Whoopee! They're just changing their weapon supply lines..... - So we can't trace them - 2/18/2007 3:30:05 AM
  - You hope. (n/t) - TB - 2/18/2007 5:38:58 AM
    - You really think this "surge" is going to pacify the country? - Bowser - 2/18/2007 6:32:51 AM
    - There is a difference between hoping and being realistic. - Laurie Street - 2/18/2007 6:12:32 AM
      - re: hoping and being realistic. - TB - 2/19/2007 1:24:49 AM
        
        BTW: Is this "surge" going to lead to peace, democracy and stability? - Bowser - 2/19/2007 1:47:34 AM
        
        For a war-monger to ascribe delight in violence to advocates of peace is reprehensible. - Bowser - 2/19/2007 1:46:16 AM
      - re: There is a difference between hoping and being realistic. - azstrummer - 2/18/2007 5:13:06 PM
      - To them watching a train wreck is hoping there will be a train wreck. - Bowser - 2/18/2007 6:38:54 AM

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